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BW03 CWG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 142,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes corroded but could not inspect fully as plastic covers are fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2012 142,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes corroded but could not inspect fully as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 128,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too clean to detect

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2011 128,838 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag light on

emissions too clean to detect

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,001 miles

Airbag light on

Brake pad warning light on

Cold start light staying on

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 102,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Airbag light on

Brake pad warning light on

Cold start light staying on

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 36,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BW03 CWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 CWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW03 CWG registered?

BW03 CWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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